Dance ED Tip #34: 8 things to include in a college audition solo

July 3, 2018 - Olivia Mode-Cater

Part of the audition process for many universities is to perform 1:30-2 minute solo. This is a wonderful opportunity for candidates to showcase how they like to move and to leave a lasting impression on the admission committee. If dancers are trained in non-western forms, I think the solo is a wonderful occasion to demonstrate those strengths and their versatility. The majority of the dancers that I help during the college process, however, usually select to perform a ballet, contemporary, or jazz solo. As a dance teacher in higher education, I understand what the expectations are for incoming dance majors and I use this to inform the types of solos I create for my students.

Here are the 8 things that I recommend including in a solo for a college audition: